2016 LEXUS LS460L Owners Manual

5776-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+” termi-
nal facing up.
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*:Taiwan only
■Use a CR1632 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your Lexus dealer, local electrical appliance shops
or camera stores.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
■When the card key battery needs to be replaced (if equipped)
The battery for the card key is available only at Lexus dealers. Your Lexus dealer can
replace the battery for you.
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart entry & start system and wireless remote control will not function prop-
erly.
●The operational range will be reduced.
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CAUTION
■Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking. Keep
away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.
■Lithium battery precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS

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NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
●Do not touch or move any other co mponent inside the remote control.
●Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

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Maintenance and care
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment: type A fuse box (left-hand drive vehicles)
Remove the engine compart-
ment cover ( P. 541) and push
the tabs in and lift the lid off.
Engine compartment: type A fuse box (right-hand drive vehicles)
Remove the engine compart-
ment cover ( P. 541) and push
the tabs in and lift the lid off.
Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
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5806-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Engine compartment (type B fuse box)
Remove the engine compart-
ment cover ( P. 541) and push
the tab in and lift the lid off.
Driver’s side instrument panel
Remove the lid.
Passenger’s side instrument panel
Remove the lid.

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Maintenance and care
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Trunk
Remove the lid.
Remove the fuse with the pullout
tool.
Only type A fuse can be removed
using the pullout tool.
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5826-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Check if the fuse is blown.
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type A and B:
Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rating. The
amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.
Type C and D:
Contact your Lexus dealer.
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Type AType B
Type CType D

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Maintenance and care
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need
replacement. ( P. 584)
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protect ing the wiring harness from damage.
CAUTION
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use any
other object in place of a fuse.
●Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
●Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.

5846-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (P. 664)
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on the bulb. As there is a danger that
components may be damaged, we recommend that replacement is
carried out by your Lexus dealer.
Preparing for light bulb replacement